2007-01-24 05:53:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
No, its a US territory like DC, Guam, and Virgin Islands
2007-01-24 05:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by quovaziay 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is a self-governing Commonwealth of the United States that is subject to Federal law. However, all local affairs such as education, taxation, etc.. are handled by the government only. The U.S. can't meddle in island elections (as seen recently after the election for governor was disputed by the losing party). Puerto Rico is also allowed to have international representation such as in sporting events like the Olympics, beauty pageants, etc. They also have their own country internet code (.pr) and have a solid national identity.
2007-01-24 15:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by The "L" Word 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not a state, but they are a territory and Pueto Rican residents are considered US citizens and have voting rights in Federal elections.
2007-01-24 06:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bibi B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For immigration purposes ...Yes. If you are born in Puerto Rico, you are a US Citizen. If you are a foreigner and want to travel to Puerto Rico, you need a US visa (unless you are from a visa waiver country) and will be processed by US Customs/Immigration officials when you get there.
2016-05-24 04:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 50 states and Puerto Rico is not one of them
2007-01-24 05:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by GuyNextDoor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a Provence of the United States.
2007-01-24 06:00:50 · answer #6 · answered by crawler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No PR is considered a commonwealth. In many ways it is great to be from PR cuz you get the obvious citizenship, you get PR holidays and US holidays, but they have to pay taxes yet can't vote for president! What kind of craziness is that?
2007-01-26 05:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a state. A territory. They have no vote in Congress, but we protect them.
2007-01-24 05:57:25 · answer #8 · answered by suzykew70 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a territory. They do not have any representatives in Congress.
2007-01-24 05:58:48 · answer #9 · answered by diogenese_97 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. it is a territory.
2007-01-24 06:00:17 · answer #10 · answered by pills to offset the shakes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋